CREAMY LIME PIE

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This is my no-bake answer to traditional Key lime pie. It is quite rich with a more delicate lime flavor.

Provided by maigrey

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
ΒΌ cup very hot water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
3 drops green food coloring
1 limes, zested and juiced
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water in small bowl.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Mix Neufchatel cheese and green food coloring in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low until smooth and even in color. Add gelatin mixture and continue mixing to incorporate. Reserve a pinch of lime zest for garnishing the fishing pie; beat lime zest and lime juice into the cheese mixture. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture using a spatula; spread into the prepared pie crust. Garnish with the reserved lime zest.
  • Cover pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Faruk Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Mewded darsema
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Rania Njeri
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This pie is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Pinky Pretty
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I'm not usually a fan of lime pies, but this one changed my mind. It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Priya Sikdar
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I wasn't a big fan of this pie. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too runny.


Sarabgun Singh
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for people who love sour desserts.


Lily King
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I love the combination of flavors in this pie. The lime and cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement.


Sabin Rai
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The pie came out looking and tasting amazing.


Muqdas Maano
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I've made this pie several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Malak
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This creamy lime pie recipe was a hit with my family! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly tart and sweet. I loved the addition of lime zest, which gave the pie a really bright and refreshing flavor.